Corporate Relations & Internships Manager

InternshipJobs • Internship • London, London, United Kingdom • £60,000 - £70,000 / year • 3d ago

London based/Hybrid working

Up to £70K plus commission

Job Description

The purpose of the role is to:

Main duties

Relationship management

Establish strong relationships with companies to be able to provide internships (particularly in London), part time job opportunities, industry related project opportunities for students and guest lectures,
Seeking out and following up new business contacts
Keeping contacts informed about the latest activities on campus
Engaging with alumni and the Industry Advisory Board to make new business connections

Internships

To meet with students to find out their aspirations to inform the search for internships
To identify and develop appropriate approaches to ensure the School secures internships for undergraduate and postgraduate students
Review and respond to all incoming JD’s and requests in a timely and appropriate manner
Working with the Head of Careers to ensure that students are prepared for their interviews/internships
Liaise with Registry to ensure that UKVI reporting is undertaken
Administer the internships and ensure that all students have a corporate and academic mentor and ensure that meetings are taking place
Liaise with companies to resolve any issues during the internships

Guest lectures/workshops/industry visits

Use industry, alumni and other contacts to organise a relevant guest lecture/workshop series for students.
Organise industry visits to a range of different companies
Working with the Head of Careers to ensure that students are prepared for the lectures/workshops/visits
Ensure that events showcase the company and students to best effect

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

Business related degree or equivalent qualification

Evidence of recent CPD

Experience of establishing successful relationships with employers, recruitment partners and/or internship providers

Experience of networking with external and internal contacts in order to promote services and establish joint working.

Experience of organizing events

Experience

Skills, knowledge and abilities

Knowledge of key business sectors in both the private and public domains

Understanding of student and graduate employability in HE and graduate employment

Understanding of student expectations particularly in terms of ambition and on programme experience at the postgraduate level.

Ability to leverage a wide network of companies to contact

Understanding of the needs and different aspirations of a diverse range of students and graduates

Experience of collecting, analysing, and reporting data to inform decision making and service planning

Experience of working in a commercial business environment and/or business development

Experience of organizing careers events/industry trecks and other activities

Desirable criteria

Qualifications

MBA or postgraduate degree qualification in the business field.

Evidence of continuing professional development via networks or academic bodies

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